Resident. Very common through the British Isles.
Montgomeryshire Status

A few records from the south of the county.

Wingspan
:
M & F, 4-5mm.
Confusion species

Many species of Stigmella are similar. A good way of separating them is
to examine the type of leaf-mine in the foodplant.

Flight
time & Voltinity
(Bivoltine+)

Habitat

Wherever the foodplant is found.
Foodplant

Hawthorn.
Lifestage data

Leaf miner. Eggs are generally laid on the underside of the leaf. Larva
forms a slender gallery which changes abruptly into a blotch. (Mines of
some species are similar, care is required with identification).